Ukraine, marking 1,000 days of Russian invasion, eyes end to war next year
Thousands of Ukrainian citizens have died, over 6 mln live as refugees abroad and population has fallen by a quarter since Russian invasion.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Israel terminates cooperation with UNRWA - Ambassador to UN
Israel terminates its cooperation with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, Israeli ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, announced.
Mon Nov 04 2024
UN World Food Programme says it cannot replace UNRWA in Gaza
The World Food Programme (WFP) cannot serve as a replacement for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in the Gaza Strip.
Sun Nov 03 2024
UNHCR calls for Indonesia to let in Rohingya stranded at sea off Aceh
Most refugee arrivals happen between November and April, when the seas in the region are generally calmer.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Son of Singapore's founder says he is now political refugee as family spat snowballs
Lee Hsien Yang says Britain has determined he faces a well-founded risk of persecution, and cannot safely return to Singapore.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Hospitals under fire as Israeli forces deepen operations in northern Gaza
Troops rounded up men and ordered women to leave the Jabalia historic refugee camp, residents and medics said.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
US says it opposes scope of Israeli air strikes in Beirut
Israeli military evacuation orders were also affecting more than a quarter of Lebanon, according to the UN refugee agency.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Where are the world's stateless people?
After decades of neglect, many countries are now taking action to tackle the issue, but elsewhere progress is slow to non-existent.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Soccer team offers deprived youngsters in Hungary new chance in life
Oltalom offers free sports programs to the poor, homeless, youth from institutions, and young refugees, promoting inclusion and support.
Sat Oct 05 2024
AWANI Tonight: 1.4 mil in Gaza did not receive food aid in Sept - UNRWA
United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) says 1.4 million people in Gaza did not receive food rations in September, up from one million people in August.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Palestinian commander targeted in Israeli strike in Lebanon, sources say
The strike hit a building in the crowded Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp near the southern city of Sidon, the sources said.
Tue Oct 01 2024
AWANI Tonight: As Myanmar crisis escalates, time for bold refugee protection
Around 8,000 Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh in recent months to escape escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state. Lucy Lau from MSF Malaysia sheds light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Israel says it killed Islamic Jihad commander in gunbattle at West Bank mosque
The military said it killed Abu Shujaa, the head of a network of fighters in the adjacent Nur Shams refugee camp.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Consider This: Humanitarian Crisis (Part 1) — Renewed Violence in Myanmar, Repeat of 2017?
Seven years ago today, more than 700,000 Rohingya fled targeted persecution in Myanmar, marking the beginning of one of the world’s most protracted refugee crises. Today, the situation remains critical as violence intensifies in Rakhine and other states, with the humanitarian situation rapidly deteriorating. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Shinjiro Murata, General Director of Médecins Sans Frontières Japan, who has recently returned from Myanmar after visiting MSF projects there.
Fri Aug 23 2024